Maccabi releases guard Gal Mekel on loan

Maccabi Electra released promising young point guard Gal Mekel to Israeli League side Hapoel Gilboa/Galil for the remainder of the season, the club announced Wednesday. Mekel will return to Maccabi next season to finish out his contract. Mekel took part in only one Euroleague game this season for Maccabi. He also played for Gilboa on loan last season, averaging 13.3 points and 3.9 assists in the playoffs.